[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              CLIFF NOLAN

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 18, 2020

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Barnegat, New Jersey resident Cliff Nolan, and to remember his life and 
legacy.
  On Friday February 14, 2020, family and friends will gather to 
celebrate the life of Cliff Nolan at Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 
Manahawkin, New Jersey and reflect on his many achievements and 
compassion.
  Born in Kearny, New Jersey, in 1957, Cliff Nolan attended and 
graduated from Kearny High School before enlisting and proudly serving 
in the United States Army. Following his return stateside, Cliff 
pursued a career with the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters. 
During his time with the union, Mr. Nolan served in several capacities 
with Teamsters, including as a Drive Representative based out of the 
Washington, D.C. headquarters.
  After years of traveling the country for the International 
Brotherhood of the Teamsters, Mr. Nolan went on to work for the union's 
Joint Council, Local 73 in New Jersey. Cliff then began to facilitate 
the union's local political organization efforts assisting campaigns in 
preparation for elections, while also lobbying elected leaders to 
support issues beneficial to his members.
  In his free time Mr. Nolan was actively involved in the community, 
generously donating his time to volunteering with charities, including 
the Heroes to Hearts Program which provides spiritual healing and peer 
support to military personal and veterans with Post Traumatic Stress 
Disorder. Additionally, Mr. Nolan also volunteered with the Australian 
Challenge Program and was instrumental in setting up events for 
children with cancer to enjoy a ``Trip of a Lifetime'' during their 
time in the United States of America.
  Mr. Nolan's family, including his loyal parrot bird Gus who never 
left his side, friends and union brothers were very important to him. 
Cliff is remembered by those close to him as being laid-back, always 
happy and always looking to make those around him happy. Whenever his 
friends or family called on him to help, he was there without any 
thought or hesitation. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his mother 
Dolores, his sister Tracey and his adored nephew Joseph, his 
stepchildren Rick Roeder and Kasi Shepard and his four step 
grandchildren Blake Roeder, Preston Shephard, Hayden Shephard, and 
Bryna Shephard and his many cousins. Cliff Nolan was a great American 
and his service to our country will not be forgotten.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring Cliff Nolan, of 
Barnegat, New Jersey, an honorable friend, veteran, a dedicated union 
leader who fought tirelessly for the International Brotherhood of 
Teamsters and dedicated his life to serving his country, community and 
all union workers.

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